Sponsoring
Our Project I Am Sponsorship Program is unique because it allows YOU to decide how much you would like to commit to monthly. It costs us $150 per month to provide for all the needs of a child. You can choose a child and any amount that fits within your individual budget. Whether your monthly commitment is $5 or $150, your sponsorship is a blessing that helps keep a child off the streets.
Meet our Kids
Jessica
After Jessica’s mother died, her father abandoned her to survive on the streets. She was begging and scavenging to find food and safety. A friend, who learned of her situation, reached out to us for help. Jessica was eager to leave behind the fear and loneliness she had known and step into a place of safety and love. Jessica is thriving in our care. Her testimony shows how love can restore even the most broken beginnings.
Govind
When Govind’s father left, life became very hard for him and his mother. She had to work long hours as a cleaner at a local hospital to provide for them. As Govind grew older, his mom worried about him being alone most of the day. He was spending time with the wrong crowd in their slum community and skipping school. Out of love and desperation, she reached out to us, searching for a safe place so that Govind could have a better future. Our prayer is that through God’s grace, Govind and his family will continue to experience lasting hope and transformation.
Shiva
Shiva is the oldest of three brothers. Growing up in a remote village 150 miles outside the city, his family comes from a tribal community struggles against poverty and social rejection. His father works long, exhausting days as a laborer, and many nights he turns to alcohol. Shiva’s father forced him to also start working, snuffling out any hope for him to have an education. His mother, seeing his longing to learn, asked if her sons could come to our school – which we agreed. We believe that through these three boys, God is planting seeds of hope and salvation that will one day transform their entire family and community.
Gotham
Gotham is from a remote village about 150 miles outside the city. His family belongs to a marginalized tribal community, where daily life can be very challenging. Gotham’s father works hard as a laborer, but his struggles with alcohol have made home life unstable. Concerned for her children’s future, Gotham’s mother reached out to us, hoping that Gotham and his two brothers could attend our school. Although Vinay has both parents, his home environment was not safe, and access to education seemed impossible. Our prayer is that through Vinay’s journey, his entire family will experience God’s love and find lasting hope and transformation.
Vinay
Vinay is a precious little boy! He comes from a remote village about 150 miles outside the city, where his family belongs to a marginalized, tribal community. His father works hard as a laborer, but he often spends his nights drinking. Vinay’s mother, worried for her son’s future, reached out to us and asked if he and his older two brothers could join our school. Even though Vinay has both parents, his home environment wasn’t safe, and education seemed far out of reach. Now, Vinay is thriving and loving school! Our hope and prayer is that through Vinay, his family will experience the love of Jesus and find lasting transformation.
Vriksha
Vriksha grew up witnessing her parents' abusive marriage due to her father's alcoholism. When she was young, her father tragically committed suicide. Her mother, who only had a third-grade education, worked as a maid and cook to provide for her children. To give her children the best life possible, Vriksha's mother approached Project I Am for assistance in supporting her children's education. We have taken it upon ourselves to ensure that Vriksha and her brother receive a quality education and learn about their true Father, Jesus Christ.
Rekha
Rekha caught the attention of the Project I Am staff when they found her sifting through a local dump in search of scrap metal to sell. In 2017, her father was murdered by her mother's boyfriend. Unfortunately, her mother was an alcoholic and failed to provide her with care or protection. The PIA team rescued Rekha from this situation and provided her with a nurturing and supportive environment. Today, she is thriving. Her mother has also overcome her addiction and now lives with Rekha at the PIA rescue home.
Pooja
Pooja was discovered living in a temporary shelter without access to basic necessities. She was identified during a COVID relief effort while begging on the streets, exposed to dangers of the roadside with no one to ensure her safety. Pooja's situation required urgent intervention. Luckily, she and her two siblings were able to find refuge in one of our Project I Am Rescue Home
Naveen
Naveen belongs to the Adivasi tribal group, which is among the unreached people groups in India. The area where Naveen comes from is heavily persecuted, and his parents requested PIA to provide a safe place for Naveen and his brother. Naveen and his brother are the first members of their family to receive an education. Our hope is that Naveen will learn and acquire the skills he needs to go back to his tribe and share Jesus with them.
Laxman
Laxman lived in a slum community next to a railway track. He lacked all the necessities that a child needs to grow and develop. To survive, Laxman sold snacks to passengers passing through the railway station. He had never had the opportunity to attend school or feel the love and protection of his parents. However, since he joined our Project I Am rescue home and school, Laxman has been receiving everything he needed, including hearing about how much Jesus loves him.
Hemanth
Hemanth belongs to the Adivasi tribal group, one of India's unreached people groups. The area where Hemanth comes from is heavily persecuted, and his parents sought help from PIA to provide a safe haven for Hemanth and his brother. Interestingly, Hemanth and his brother are the first ones in their family to receive any formal education. We hope that Hemanth will continue his education and eventually return to his tribe to share his knowledge and teach them about Jesus.
Gabrial
Gabrial belongs to the Adivasi tribe, which is one of the unreached people groups in India. His family was the first to accept Christ in one of the communities where PIA works. Gabrial's father requested PIA to allow Gabrial to attend their residential school since he had no opportunity to learn in the tribal community. This opportunity would make Gabrial the first literate person in his village.
Charan
The PIA team came across Charan while distributing food during the COVID crisis. He was playing on the side of the road and appeared to be in a vulnerable situation as he had no parents around him. Charan's background is a mystery to him, and he doesn't even know his date of birth. He was left to fend for himself at a young age and had been surviving on the streets. We estimate him to be between 7 and 9 years old. Since coming under our care and receiving genuine love for the first time, Charan has become happier.
Anushka
Anushka was born on the streets. Her family lived under a small tarp on the side of a major road. She had already faced many hardships in her young life, one of the most heartbreaking being a severe eye infection that went untreated and ultimately resulted in permanent vision loss. When she was three years old, her entire family was rescued by Project I Am International and she has been happily growing up under their care ever since.
Abhinay
Abhinay's father passed away when he was young. To support his family, Abhinay took up odd jobs, which resulted in him falling behind in his studies. During this difficult time, Abhinay found Jesus, but unfortunately, his family didn't approve of his decision and started mistreating him. Fortunately, a friend of PIA came across Abhinay and recognized his situation. They introduced Abhinay to PIA, who is now taking care of him and helping him attend school again.